Joshua Ojode

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 2431 to 2440 of 4692.

• 28 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the postmortem does not say what the hon. Member is saying. I like being honest. The only document that I have with me is a postmortem report saying that he died as a result of drowning. view
• 28 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, Mr. Wario was never killed by my officers. I still want to insist that Mr. Wario drowned. The postmortem is very clear and that is the only document I can rely on. The rest are speculations. view
• 28 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. You have given a ruling on two facts. One, you have deferred the Question. Two, the whole matter has been taken to the relevant Departmental Committee. So, which one should we go with, or both? view
• 28 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I agree with your ruling. view
• 28 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) I am not aware that Legal Notice No. 173 of 2nd December, 2009, is not being enforced, thereby resulting into loss of lives and injuries. However, I am aware that with the introduction of affordable motorcycles into the market, there has been an increase in accidents involving mainly motorcycles and tricycles since the year 2005. Consequently, many people, including riders and the passengers have lost their lives and others have sustained serious injuries. (b) Contrary to common belief, the Traffic Amendment Rule No. 165 of 2003, which is commonly referred to ... view
• 28 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, in addition, all traffic commandants at the district and provincial levels are carrying out road safety lectures and campaigns in their respective commands, targeting public service vehicles and motor cycle operators. The Traffic Department has also forwarded a proposal to the Ministry of Transport on the need to introduce instant ticketing for traffic offenders as well as the review of the Traffic Act punishments to deter offenders. The Government is also in the process of acquiring modern traffic law enforcement equipment, including alcoblow and radar speed detector cameras. view
• 28 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, as I have mentioned, there is a crackdown on motor vehicles and motorcycles. We have also said that while using a motorcycle, you must have your helmet on. I am directing police officers that those who are not putting on their helmets are contravening the law. They will be arrested on the spot in order for us to reduce these cases of traffic accidents. That is the law! view
• 28 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, you will agree with me that my officers are doing all that it takes in order to crackdown on those who contravene the law. I agree with the hon. Member and I want to say that those found to be contravening the law will be arrested immediately. The riders must wear helmets, reflective jackets, have insurance and register to have the plate numbers. They are also allowed to carry only one passenger. If all these are not done, my police officers will arrest them on the spot and take them to court. view
• 28 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, that is a very serious allegation. My officers do not take bribes--- view
• 28 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, hon. Members are aware that we increased the allowances for our police officers. If there is any evidence that police officers take bribes, let me have that evidence and I will act on the particular police officer straightaway. I will fire him! view